The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-28

Rev. J. p. Kincaid, II. P. Hudson,
y: II: Novel;, DR.. ". Moore.
W. 7. Davidson, 7. O. MORTON,
II. Goss, Rev. A; l.. Davis,
Thos. Waters, W. A. Freeman,
D. FerreTi, Rev. W. B. Clifton,
Y. .. Layton, W. i. Wilder,
j. A. Crenshaw, G. N. Harrtll,
]. p. Darby &.6. Petty,
|. p. Trotter, Stacy Lord,
=. y. Thomas, Robert Austin,
Rev; X; N. Crawford, !. A; Prescott.
N. +. Norris. Or. g. W; Johnston,
Rev. i. M. Vie, X. b. Owen,
& n X. f s,a.I.. Rev. re- H. r bbs,l9% yo.,s
Rev. W. l.. Anthony, Rev. J. w. Afford,
Adolphus Cansds, Rev j. ID. Anderson,
Rev. W.. X. Bryant, q. W. Thomas,
NJ. W. Prewitt, M. L. Smith,
w. A. Pledge, j. b. Powell,
I. L. Powell, \. @. Turner,
X. Q. Brown, l.. X, Coleman,
Il. M. Lux, J. W. r. Higgj,
After the moderator had taken the
chair aud declared the association
open for the regular exercises, devo-
tional services were held, led by the
"old veterans" DIR. Gravee, ]. II.
Borum, ]. b Canada and S. P. Phil
lips. Following this came the intro
ductoty sermon by the Rev. Ivan M.
Wise, OF Covington, Tenn. After
the sermop-and II was q mastery
one-a motion to adjourn was put and
carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At tn hour mentioned the conven.
ton reconvened and the regular order
Of business was taken up. About one
hour ives consumed In reading the
regular minute reports. The secretary
OF the association was not present, and
F. w. Young filed the Office with
CONNIE ndable efficiency. Afser the
convention had got down to work,
the Rev. r. A. Venable, OF the First
Baptist Church. this city, stated that
his church had appropriated $50 for
missions and s.so donated $50 to
Brother Granger, to be used in COM
pleting the house Of worship now In
course OF erection at Baton Rouge, La
The Rowan Memorial church was
received as member Of the associa.
ton.
The Walnut Grove church, kt Island
Number 40, was received in full fel-
lowship, both additions being by
unanimous vote.
Mr.. &. 4. Thomas was nominated
for the position CT treasurer, but de-
clined to serve, and Mr.. X q. Craig
was elected by reclamation, as was
Mr.. I. W. Young for secretary.
After the officers had been selected
the Rev. Mr.. Anderson, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church at Germantown,
made a few remarks, In the course OF
which he called the attention OF the
sssemblsgs 10 the fact that "ffty years
ago tie Big Hatchie Association met
on the same spot OF ground on which
bis church 10 now erected. OF the
many who were present at the meet.
ing which took plscs In the SOS on this
same ground, there were but four
present, namely, DR.. Graves,
j. II. Borum, ]. d. Gan.
ada aui &. p. Phillips At
the present moment they are on the
same ground, but not In the same
house. They are still members Of the
Big Hatehie Association, they still be-
lieve In the sans doctrines, purposes
and have the same spirit that they
had in the years long ago." Mr.. An
derson closed by raging that "Mrs.
King, a talented lady, in view Of this
meeting, has written song which we
will now ding" II was a welcome
song 10 the visiting dele ssles and as il
was 20 we'll received the APPKAL, st
request OF many Of tue delegates,
gives IL to the public. 1t was as fol.
lows:
Welcome. dear brOthsr'.. thrice welcome;
joyful We greet gu today,
In the name ofour blessed Master
Accept our glad wolsomo. We pray.
chorul-wsleome to ALL welcome TO all
6I,dly We greet you tsdsy.
IL all the brave band now pre,ent,
| Ready 10 answer roll-call3
In our Grand unbroken phalanx,
Ready 10 work for our Lorai
Since your Last yearly assembly
Has no one deserted your band
| No brother laid By hts armor
| And gone 10 the beautiful landg
Soldiers, Gods ensign 10 waving.
/ Brothers nov rally around,
| In the brave land We welcome
Let not one laEsArd be found.
Today IL the noise Of battle,
L
Today We work In nj. vineyard,
Tomorrow wo join the clad thronE.
Oh, may the Kind Father aid you
Nos 70 DO faithful and true.
| NOV TO have self In the distance
Only eod's glory In view.
The Rsv. Mr.. venable was called
upon 10 reply TO the song, which he
did and In his hsppiest vein. Among
other things, he said that 1--WE are In
Germantown, and We are glad that We
are here. We are obliged TO the peo.
pie OF Germantown for the manner In
which they received US. We are here
and are 30 well pleased that we will
stay here oil summer, II neceeary."
After Mr.. Venable had fuishtd d. the
moderator appointed a COMMITTEES on
Temperance, ~ follows: Stacey Lord.
chairman: T. II. Noryell, Wm. John.
cod, NJ. W. Pfewtt, w. T. S.ocumb.
p. N. Conner and +. NJ. Swift. TLe
committee was out but few minutes,
and reported as iollows:
"In view Of the fact that on the Goth
day Of September, 1887, the voters Of
Tennessee are 10 decide whether The
constitution oil this State shall be so
amended 90 TO prohibit the sale and
manufacture oil whisky, vine and beer
90 q beverage within her borders. We.
tho Big Hatchie Association, herebv
record the sentiment OF this BODY az
heartily In iayor Of the adoption ana
enforcement Of the eaid amepdmsn,
And 10 the end that II may be adopteJ
suggest that II 10 the duty of svSy1
Christian mau and good citizen 10 A..
lively support this ameudment h.
word, by deed, and by earnest prayer
TO God. We further suggest thai re-.
dom Of thought 10 an American prIvI.
lego. Aud In view Of this nj W.
mans feelings or honest con vic,,o 10
are 70 Dc i,uampled upon or disregsrded,